Solicitation Notice is for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN FY26 ROH/DD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk has issued a Solicitation Notice for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12) FY26 Regular Overhaul/Dry Docking (ROH/DD). This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves comprehensive ship repair services. The period of performance is 90 days, commencing on or about July 27, 2026. The solicitation (N3220526R0019) was anticipated to be available on SAM.gov around January 21, 2026. The response date is currently To Be Determined (TBD).
Scope of Work
The work package includes approximately 158 work items for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN. Key requirements include:
- General Services for Ship
- Shipboard Access and Security
- Cleaning and Gas Freeing of Tanks, Voids, Cofferdams, and Spaces
- Miscellaneous ABS Hits
- ABS Special Survey - Tank Inspection (5 Year)
- Flight Deck Preservation (3 Year)
- SW Ballast Tank Preservation (10 Year)
- Deckhouse Preservation
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (FAR Part 15 procedures)
- Period of Performance: 90 days, starting on or about July 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility on the East and Gulf Coast
- Anticipated Award Date: May 28, 2026
- Solicitation Availability: On or about January 21, 2026
- Response Date: To Be Determined (TBD)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Submission & Evaluation
Procedures will follow FAR Part 15. A mandatory Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data (J-14-NDA.docx) is required for Offerors to access sensitive technical data for proposal preparation. This NDA outlines terms for data use, restrictions, prohibitions, subcontractor requirements, and liability for unauthorized disclosures. Offerors must identify their legal name, Cage Code, and contact information, including details for any subcontractors requiring access.
Additional Notes
- Proposed Solicitation Number: N3220526R0019
- Contact: Haley Rolince, haley.a.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-443-1187 (or 564-226-4563 as per document summary).